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Shuten Order Early Reviews Hail Style, Flag Uneven Gameplay and Troubled English Localization

Reviewers evaluated pre-release code ahead of next week’s launch.

Overview

  • Critics describe a resurrected cult founder pursuing five ministers across routes that each switch to a different gameplay genre.
  • Visuals, bold color design, music, and Japanese voice performances earn consistent praise from multiple outlets.
  • Several reviews cite underdeveloped mechanics and uneven route quality, with one estimating roughly 10 hours per branch that contributes to perceived bloat.
  • Siliconera reports frequent errors in the English localization and urges a corrective patch.
  • The game is slated for September 5 on PC and Nintendo Switch, with Switch impressions noting smooth play alongside long loads for some users and minor visual artifacts on certain hardware; coverage also varies on developer credits, though Spike Chunsoft is listed as publisher.